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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

7.2 1962 1h 44mNR
Drama

A rebellious youth, sentenced to a boy’s reformatory for robbing a bakery, rises through the ranks of the institution by impressing its Governor through his prowess as a long distance runner. He is encouraged to compete in an upcoming race, but faces ridicule from his peers.

Directed by Tony Richardson

VISUAL ARCHIVE

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CAST

The people behind the story

Michael Redgrave
Michael RedgraveRuxton Towers Reformatory Governor
Tom Courtenay
Tom CourtenayColin Smith
Avis Bunnage
Avis BunnageMrs. Smith
Alec McCowen
Alec McCowenBrown, House Master
James Bolam
James BolamMike
Joe Robinson
Joe RobinsonRoach
Dervis Ward
Dervis WardDetective
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